Planning is well underway for Stillpoint—a brand new festival and fundraiser for Wildsight Kimberley/Cranbrook—taking place across Kimberley from September 17–19. The weekend will culminate in…
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Columbia Basin Culture Tour features 85 venues
The Columbia Basin Culture Tour returns to 85 venues around the Basin on Saturday and Sunday, August 8 and 9. The annual tour features artists’…
Growing partnerships with local gardeners
By Megan MacPhee and Maja Waszkiewicz East Kootenay Invasive Species Council July was a busy month for East Kootenay Invasive Species Council (EKISC) as we…
Airtanker use depends on the situation
By BC Wildfire Service Why don’t airtankers just drop water or retardant on every wildfire? Airtankers are an important tool in wildfire response, but they…
Severe thunderstorm alert for most of region
Environment Canada this afternoon issued a (yellow watch) severe thunderstorm alert for most of East Kootenay. “Conditions are favourable for the development of severe thunderstorms…
Funding approved for emergency repair at WFP
City of Cranbrook council July 13 approved an emergency repair to Compressor 1 in Western Financial Place (WFP), with costs not to exceed $145,000. Compressor…
Still time to register for 11th annual Gran Fondo
On Saturday, September 12, riders from across the region and beyond will come together for the 11th annual Kootenay Rockies Gran Fondo, and the start…
B.C. urges focus on water conservation
Early action needed as drought, water-scarcity risks increase throughout B.C. The B.C. government is urging people across the province to conserve water over the coming…
Wardner frolics during third Fun Field Festival
By Andrew Mayes Wardner hosted the third annual Fun Field Festival on the first weekend in July (3 to 5). Over three days, the family-friendly…
Bootleg Gap tourney boosts Hospice Society coffers
On Saturday, July 4, Bootleg Gap proudly hosted our sixth annual Founder Members Tournament. Thanks to the generosity of our participants, all tournament entry fees,…